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11th Grade English and Literature Semester 1
Erica Sirratt
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(254)
In this 14-week class, high schoolers will read "The Crucible," non-fiction pieces, and short stories. Students will complete a research essay and a literary analysis. We will work on grammar and editing throughout class.
Class experience
US Grade 11
Juniors in High School are either preparing for college or preparing for a career in the real world. In this class, we're going to cover grammar concurrent with reading literature and writing. This class will focus on reading and examining non-fiction texts alongside fictional stories. My teaching style is very conversational, but structured. My goal is to make the class as interactive as possible but cover the necessary topics. The discussion will be a big part of the class and all students...
3 units//14 lessons//14 Weeks
Unit 1The CrucibleThe Crucible4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1AnnotatingIntroduce the class Discuss setting, symbolism, tone, metaphor, theme How to annotate Read "The Salem and Other Witch Hunts" (non-fiction text) Introduce "The Crucible" and the interactive notebook Enrichment: Read and annotate a non-fiction text HOMEWORK: Read Act I and complete the interactive notebookWeek 2Lesson 2ThemeDiscuss the reading Find evidence of the theme Read "The Dancing Plague of 1518" (non-fiction) and compare to Act I Discuss mass hysteria Enrichment: Research other examples of mass hysteria HOMEWORK: Read Act II and complete the interactive notebookWeek 3Lesson 3AnalysisDiscuss the reading Analyze quotes from the reading Find evidence of foreshadowing Read "Witch Craft in Salem" (non-fiction) and compare to Act II Enrichment: Vocabulary activity (Google Forms) HOMEWORK: Read Act III and complete the interactive notebookWeek 4Lesson 4Persuasive speechDiscuss the reading Find evidence of the theme Read "Enemies from Within" speech (non-fiction) and compare Discuss persuasive tactics in speeches Enrichment: Finish reading the speech and note the persuasive techniques (PDF and Google Forms) HOMEWORK: Finish reading and complete the interactive notebookUnit 2Research EssaysResearch Essays4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 5Lesson 5Brainstorming and TopicsFind themes and symbols in the story Read excerpt from "Civil Disobedience" Discuss intolerance, hysteria, reputation, and goodness by comparing excerpt to the play Introduce the research essay project Ways to brainstorm a topic Enrichment: Finish reading the excerpt of “Civil Disobedience” and answer questions HOMEWORK: Pick a topic and conduct researchWeek 6Lesson 6CitationsHow to narrow down the topic Work on citations How to write a thesis statement Enrichment: Practice citations HOMEWORK: Finish research and annotationsWeek 7Lesson 7OutliningOutline the essay Elements of a good introduction and conclusion Read example research essays Enrichment: Write thesis statements for different topics HOMEWORK: Write the rough draft and turn inWeek 8Lesson 8RevisingWhat's the difference between revising and editing? Tips for revising Practice revising an essay Tips for editing Practice editing HOMEWORK: Revise/edit essay and turn in. Read "The Wives of the Dead," by Nathaniel Hawthorne.Unit 3Literary AnalysisLiterary Analysis6 lessons6 WeeksWeek 9Lesson 9Short StoriesDiscuss the reading Importance of dialogue Answer questions and find evidence in the reading Enrichment: Vocabulary activity HOMEWORK: Read the short stories "The Lamb to the Slaughter," by Roald Dahl and "The Story of an Hour," by Kate Chopin.Week 10Lesson 10Choosing a TopicDiscuss the stories and compare How do different authors handle similar themes Introduce literary analysis Brainstorm topics Read a literary analysis Enrichment: Find evidence for a second topic HOMEWORK: Pick a topic and find evidenceWeek 11Lesson 11OutliningRead another literary analysis Writing activity: Work together to write reasons and evidence Work on creating an outline Practice summarizing MLA formatting Enrichment: Practice writing summaries HOMEWORK: Write the outline of the essayWeek 12Lesson 12Rough DraftHow to turn an outline into an essay Writing activity: Work on writing an essay together Enrichment: Edit sentences (Google Forms) HOMEWORK: Write the rough draft of the literary analysisWeek 13Lesson 13ReviseWhat is the difference between revising and editing Things to revise Work together to revise an essay Enrichment: Edit sentences (Google Forms) HOMEWORK: Work on revising your essayWeek 14Lesson 14EditEditing essays Practice revision/editing skills Grammar review Work on past essays Enrichment: Edit sentences (Google Forms) HOMEWORK: Submit final drafts of all essays
I have a bachelor's degree in writing and journalism. I worked as a journalist for over five years and won several awards during my career. A large portion of my college years was spent studying creative and essay writing. I have self-published a few fiction books and I am currently working on another. Before changing my degree to writing, my study focus was on education. This change has given me knowledge of teaching and writing. I have been teaching ELA since 2014, and I have been teaching on Outschool since 2020.
Homework Offered
There will be required homework each week. There will also be added enrichment assignments that students may complete to deepen their understanding of learned concepts.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students will receive an itemized grade sheet that contains a breakdown of each assignment. Unless otherwise requested, students will receive this grade at the end of the semester.
Students will need a copy of the play "The Crucible." Short stories will be provided to students.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
"The Crucible" contains a small amount of violence and sexual content. The play also discusses witchcraft and the mass hysteria that took place during that time period.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(254)
I have a lot of passions in life, but two of my biggest passions are reading and writing. One of my main goals is to create a love of literature. If a student can read well, the possibilities of what they can learn are endless. I believe that...
Group Class
$15
weekly or $210 for 14 classes1x per week, 14 weeks
50 min
Completed by 29 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 16-18
2-10 learners per class
